Stephens upsets Pliskova, Djokovic’s winning start

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Sloane Stephens advanced to the second round of the French Open after defeating Karolina Pliskova in the women’s singles first round. On the other hand, the players who got place in women’s and men’s singles made a winning start by winning their respective matches. Stephens, who played in the final at Roland Garros five years ago, defeated Pliskova 6-0, 6-4. In the men’s singles, third seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia reached the second round by defeating Kovacevich 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1). Aryna Sablenko beat Kotuk 6-3, 6-2, Podoroska beat Ponce 6-0, 6-2.

Elise Mertens defeated Harunchkova 6-1, 6-4. Maria Sakkari lost to Karolina Muchova 7-6 (7-5), 7-5 after a struggle. Canada’s Laila Refnandez advanced to the second round with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 win over Lennett. In men’s singles, Thanasikokinakis continued his progress with wins over Daniel Evans, Tsitsipas over Jeremy Vesely.